Finalists Named For National Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced this year’s finalists for induction, including balloons, Pokemon cards and Transformers. The Strong National Museum of Play says that the 12 finalists for induction into its National Toy Hall of Fame this year include Choose Your Own Adventure books, Hess Toy Trucks, My Little Pony, remote-controlled vehicles, […]

Teen Driver Suffers Serious Injury In Collision With BNSF Train

One person was seriously injured in a crash involving a train on Thursday in Traill County, North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, an 18-year-old man driving an SUV was traveling east about one mile north of Buxton when the vehicle struck the second engine of a BNSF train and was dragged about […]

Minnesota grants use $4.4 million to fight dementia

Thirty-seven organizations across Minnesota will use $4.4 million in state grant funds to support creativity and innovation as they assist people suffering from dementia-related illness. Increasing awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are the focus of the competitive grants administered by the Minnesota Board on Aging. “We celebrate the wonderful ideas offered by these […]

Body Camera Policy, MNDOT on Tuesday County Board Agenda

The Pennington County Board meets in regular session Tuesday in Thief River Falls. A Public Hearing will be held before the regular meeting on September 24, 2024, in the Justice Center Board Room regarding a proposed body camera policy for the Sheriff’s Department. That meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Also on the agenda, John […]

Woman Cited Following Greenwood/Pennington Collision

A Thief River Falls area woman was cited following a two vehicle accident Tuesday at Greenwood Street and Pennington Avenue.  Police say Alyssa Traaseth was cited for failure to yield when the 2018 GMC Acadia she was driving collided with a 2016 Ford just after 2:30pm. No injuries were reported.            […]

September 19th Radiogram

DEED Awards $20.8 Million for Economic Development

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced 31 cities, townships and counties across Greater Minnesota will receive nearly $21 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants. The funding will be used for commercial and residential property rehabilitation, public facility improvements and other economic development projects. This year’s grant recipients include: City […]

Minnesota DNR webinar to explain Public Waters Inventory update project

Eight-year project will include input opportunities The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct a webinar for anyone interested in learning more about the department’s project to update Minnesota’s Public Waters Inventory. The webinar will be held from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. Here is the link and phone option for joining the webinar: Join […]

Newfolden Man Cited For Theft From Convenience Store

A Newfolden area man was cited after allegedly taking items from a Thief River Falls convenience store without paying.  Police say Evan Maki (34) was cited for Theft on Monday. According to the report, police were told that a customer had “tried to charge and when he was told he was not allowed to he […]

TRF Man Faces Several Charges Following Reported 911 Call and Hang Up

A Thief River Falls man was arrested following a 911 call and hang-up on Sunday.  Police say Kelvin Herrera Palma (24) was charged with First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Second Degree Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Terroristic Threats, and First Degree Aggravated Robbery.  Officers responded just after 9:30pm.               […]